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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.68, 1,354.68 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.68, 1,354.68 and 318.36 is: 477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.68 : 1,354.68 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.68/1,354.68 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.68x = 1,354.68 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.68x = 431,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,277.12/903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.25

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